IGL raises Delhi CNG price by ₹3.89/kg to ₹86.98/kg amid imported LNG cost pressure
Indraprastha Gas Ltd has increased Delhi CNG prices effective August 29, citing higher imported LNG costs linked to West Asia disruptions. IGL says imports account for 52% of its gas supply, with the hike partly offsetting procurement-cost inflation.
What happened
Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) · IGL raised Delhi CNG prices by ₹3.89/kg to ₹86.98/kg, citing higher imported LNG costs amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions. The
Key facts
- ₹3.89/kg price hike
- ₹86.98/kg new Delhi CNG price
- 52% imported gas supply
- 48% domestic gas supply
- ₹40-45/SCM average gas procurement cost
- 9.5 MSCM gas sales
- fifth price hike since January 2026
- 12 geographical areas
- Asian spot LNG above $19/mBtu in July 2026
- current spot LNG above $20/mBtu
- EU gas storage at 58%
Why this matters
The cost shock strengthens the strategic case for partnerships or investments in EV fleets, charging, and lower-volatility logistics alternatives across Delhi NCR.
What to watch
- West Asia shipping and supply disruptions, including any impact on LNG cargo availability and freight rates.
- Asian spot LNG and crude-price movements over the next two to six weeks.
- Changes in domestic administered gas allocation and pricing for city-gas distribution.
- Further CNG price revisions by IGL, MGL, Gujarat Gas, and other city-gas distributors.
- Delhi transport-fare revisions, fleet-operator surcharges, and CNG vehicle sales trends.
- IGL and other city-gas distributors are likely to review prices across NCR and other operating areas if LNG benchmarks remain elevated.
- Taxi, auto-rickshaw, bus, and last-mile delivery operators may raise fares or introduce fuel surcharges after a lag.
- Commercial fleet buyers may reassess CNG versus EV, petrol-hybrid, and LNG options, especially where daily mileage is lower.
- IGL may emphasize cost-control measures, gas-sourcing optimization, and margin protection in investor communication.